127: Let them go now? Impossible!

"What's going on? Why is it having no effect on her? No, it clearly took effect just now..." Yan Mei was completely confused, muttering to herself on the side.

Sister Liu and the others had no time to care about Yan Mei's state and warily watched Ai Yue, who was tied up like a zongzi by vines.

"Sister Liu, the situation is bad. My vines have lost contact with me. This person is somewhat mysterious; perhaps we should stop provoking her and retreat," Da Wei, who used the vine Superpower, said with a solemn expression.

The others immediately objected upon hearing Da Wei's words. Ever since their team of Hunters gained renown, they had never retreated in the face of danger.

Letting them go now? Impossible!

"Sister Liu, don't listen to Da Wei, that coward. Every time we take on a mission, doesn't he always say it's dangerous and urge us to retreat quickly?

Good heavens, did any of those times turn out as dangerous as he claimed? Didn't we still get through it safely and rake in a fortune?" the Scar-faced Big Man retorted unhappily.

"Brother Dao! This time is different! I genuinely feel immense danger this time. If we leave now, there's still a chance to survive. If we delay any longer, we might really die here!" Da Wei explained anxiously.

"Get lost, you coward! How could one woman possibly defeat so many of us? If you're scared, then hurry up and leave! Seeing your effeminate appearance just irritates me!" the Scar-faced Big Man said impatiently, waving the large blade in his hand.

"Brother Dao, I won't argue with you. Let's listen to Sister Liu."

Ai Yue watched the group's farce with great interest, not rushing to attack, just observing quietly.

"Sister Liu, I, Scarface, listen only to you. Do we leave or stay?"

Sister Liu looked at the smiling Ai Yue, and the expression in her eyes darkened. She intensely disliked women who were both good-looking and fond of smiling.

Ai Yue possessed both qualities entirely. Her previously wavering resolve solidified into a stronger desire to kill upon seeing Ai Yue's smiling face.

Furthermore, Da Wei's predictions had always been wrong; she didn't want to listen to him this time either.

"Enough, Da Wei! Stop talking. We cannot let her off so easily. So what if your vines lost control? So what if she's powerful? Can she really defeat all of us? If anyone should flee, it should be her!"

Sister Liu waved her hand, signaling Da Wei to stop talking.

She then added, "If you want to leave, we won't stop you!"

Da Wei was stunned by her words, murmuring only in his own voice, "How could I leave you? Not even in death."

After saying this, his gaze became firm. Although he knew his premonition this time was absolutely accurate, he still followed Sister Liu without hesitation.

At this moment, Sister Liu's voice rang out: "While she hasn't broken free, attack her together!"

Instantly, seven streaks of light struck Ai Yue, submerging her.

Ai Yue did not dodge; instead, she closed her eyes as if savoring the moment.

When the streaks of light dissipated, the group was shocked to find Ai Yue standing unharmed in the same spot.

Having absorbed their Superpowers, Ai Yue felt it was time to send them on their way. Since they hadn't given her a way out initially, she wouldn't give them one now.

"You all seemed to have fun. Now, shouldn't it be my turn?" Ai Yue asked in an emotionless voice.

Sister Liu suppressed the fear in her heart, made a signal, and continued to attack Ai Yue.

This time, Ai Yue did not stay put to endure their attacks. She controlled the vines wrapped around her to fall away and dodged the group's assault.

Having flashed to the side, Ai Yue showed no more mercy. A flower formed from golden flames floated up above the group. Before Sister Liu and the others could react, it exploded above them.

The golden sparks landed accurately on each of them. Although they tried their best to dodge, they could not escape.

"Ah..."

Sister Liu and the others cried out in terror.

The golden sparks burrowed into their bodies, and suddenly, golden flames ignited from within, emitting scorching high temperatures.

"Ah, what is this? Sister Liu, save me!" Yan Mei's black veil caught fire and burned away, revealing an incredibly hideous face.

It was horrifyingly ugly; even Ai Yue, who had seen her share of intense situations, was startled. She hadn't expected the alluring woman in black to have such a visage beneath her veil.

It was so ugly it hurt the eyes, no wonder she always concealed her face with a black veil.

"Sister Liu..."

"Sister Liu, save me..."

The group looked to Sister Liu, the strongest among them, hoping she could rescue them from this fiery plight.

But Sister Liu was struggling to save herself at this moment and had no spare capacity to help others.

"Miss, please spare me! It was our blindness that led us to offend you. We beg your magnanimity to just let us go like a fart, ah..."

"Yes, yes, please show mercy!"

...In scattered groups, people tried to put out the flames on their bodies while groveling and begging Ai Yue.

Ai Yue completely ignored them. It was only because she held the upper hand now that they begged her. If they were winning, she assumed they wouldn't let her go no matter how much she pleaded.

Just then, one person suddenly let out a piercing scream and instantly turned to ashes.

The others were horrified upon seeing this and immediately tried every means to extinguish the fire on themselves.

But it was all futile...

One after another, people were burned to ashes, leaving only Sister Liu and Da Wei in the end.

Da Wei's eyes were filled with love and regret for Sister Liu. He roared and lunged toward her, embracing her tightly, using a secret technique he had hidden deeply to absorb all the flames on her body onto himself.

He then violently pushed her away, shouting tragically, "Run!"

Sister Liu was pushed far away by Da Wei. By this time, the golden flames on her body had completely extinguished.

Her eyes were filled with shock; she truly hadn't expected Da Wei to willingly die to save her.

A flash of sharp pain crossed her eyes. After taking one last look at the burning Da Wei, she glared venomously at Ai Yue, then fled in agony.

Her speed was extreme; she vanished into the depths of the dense forest in the blink of an eye.

Ai Yue let out a cold laugh. She had obtained the Extreme Speed Superpower while at the Safety Tower. Activating her ability, she swiftly pursued Sister Liu. She would not let a single person escape, as she had not forgotten the venomous look Sister Liu cast at her while fleeing.

People like Sister Liu were masters of forbearance. If she ever got a chance in the future, she would undoubtedly eliminate her without hesitation.

She was the venomous snake lurking in the shadows, so for her own future peace, Sister Liu absolutely had to die here.

Sister Liu had been severely burned by the flames, so she hadn't gotten far before Ai Yue caught up to her.

Seeing Ai Yue appear within her line of sight, a trace of despair flashed in Sister Liu's eyes. No miracle had appeared; she feared she truly was destined to be buried here.

In that instant, she somewhat regretted not listening to Da Wei's advice to stay far away from Ai Yue and stop provoking her.

As soon as this thought surfaced, Sister Liu's gaze sharpened, and she quickly dismissed the notion.